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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.29, 240.48 and 68.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.29, 240.48 and 68.99 is: 103.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.29 : 240.48 = 68.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.29/240.48 = 68.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.29x = 240.48 × 68.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.29x = 16,589.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,589.51/160.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.50

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